Education can help protect sawfishes in Mozambique and Madagascar: A fisherman holds up the saw of a sawfish caught in Madagascar. The species is dwindling along the coasts of Madagascar and Mozambique. Ruth H. LeeneyOf all sharks and rays worldwide, sawfishes – related to stingrays and manta rays – are considered to be the family at greatest risk of extinction. The long, … [Read more...] about Education can help protect sawfishes in Mozambique and Madagascar | The Conversation
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Dad killed while trying to protect his son
Dad killed while trying to protect his son: Cape Town - A quiet community has been rocked by the murder of a 67-year-old man who was shot in the head while trying to protect his son from alleged robbers. Victor Miller had been living in Turquoise Street in Pelican Park for more than 20 years, neighbours say. According to them, on Thursday, just after 10.45pm, Victor apparently … [Read more...] about Dad killed while trying to protect his son
How planting trees can protect cocoa plants against climate change | The Conversation
How planting trees can protect cocoa plants against climate change: Cocoa fruit pods. Shutterstock/PixieMeWorldwide, areas suitable for cocoa production are predicted to shrink by up to 20-30% over the next 30 years. This is because cocoa trees are already struggling to cope with drier, hotter conditions – attributed in large part to climate change. Chocolate, one of the most … [Read more...] about How planting trees can protect cocoa plants against climate change | The Conversation
Flu vaccines for pregnant moms protect them against whooping cough | The Conversation
Flu vaccines for pregnant moms protect them against whooping cough: Shutterstock The influenza virus circulates every year and has the potential to turn into global epidemics. Flu virus infections affect people from all age groups and causes mild to severe illness. But newborns and babies younger than six months are at particular risk for serious disease. Pregnant women are … [Read more...] about Flu vaccines for pregnant moms protect them against whooping cough | The Conversation
Africa’s ambitious new biodiversity laws come with teeth, will protect people too | The Conversation
Africa’s ambitious new biodiversity laws come with teeth, will protect people too: The Maputo Convention recognises traditional rights of local communities and indigenous knowledge. ShutterstockAfrica is known for its rich biodiversity. On a continent where people depend on this biodiversity for their daily livelihood, the question of how animals and plants that live on it will … [Read more...] about Africa’s ambitious new biodiversity laws come with teeth, will protect people too | The Conversation
